Dr. Lim’s research is focused on basic and translational neurosciences looking at existing neuromodulatory and pharmacological treatments for neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders. More specifically, his interests are directed towards understanding the neural basis of mood and anxiety disorders, as well as neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Alzheimer’s disease and other aging-related cognitive disorders. His research encompasses different interrelated methodologies including cellular and molecular techniques, electrophysiology, behavioral and neurochemical methods, which together provide a multidisciplinary approach to understanding how neurostimulation interfaces with brain networks via controlling neuronal activity and the microcellular environment.

Research Interests:

Neuromodulation and psychopharmacology research in neurological and psychiatric diseases.

Neuromodulation: Deep brain stimulation, transcorneal electrical stimulation, vagus nerve/optogenetic stimulation, and tDCS.

Neuropharmacology: Melatonin, SSRIs, Hericium erinaceus, and Ganoderma lucidum.

Disease models: Aging, Alzheimer’s disease, anxiety and depression, retina degenerative disease, and ataxia models.

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